Sneak Preview into Historical June 8th

Ever wondered if it’s really true that without knowledge of one’s past, it won’t be that easy for one to progress successfully into the future? Today I look at a couple of historical political events that took place in Africa, on this very day, June 8^th. And I think it really adds value for one to at least know that which concerns his continent, or country. Knowing what happened in history, I believe, can assist in understanding what happens today because, you see, most of what currently takes place particularly in political spheres, has a somewhat disturbing connection to historical events.  Just two occasions for now:

June 8, 1962. Just the previous day (June 7^th), Algiers University was burned by a secret, terrorist French army organization called Organisation de l'Armee Secrete (OAS). Now on the 8^th, the OAS bombed the Hassi Touareg Oil Field, a significant oil resource on which most of the country’s wealth was dependent. But why such a cruel act? Simple. The terrorist OAS was against the withdrawal of French troops from Algeria. They did not want Algeria to be granted independence.  

June 8, 1977. Leaders of the Commonwealth issued a joint statement that warned Southern African states, particularly South Africa and Rhodesia to immediately drop Apartheid practices or face bloodshed.  

Now imagine how these states reacted at such a commanding and threatening statement. And bloodshed here meant blood of the innocent.